A 30-minute self-awareness lesson for Kindergarten where students identify and celebrate their unique personal strengths and positive attributes through a playful superhero theme.
A 30-minute high-engagement emotional regulation escape adventure for Kindergarten and 1st-grade students. Through a series of interactive desk-based challenges in a printable booklet, students practice identifying body signals, deep breathing, sorting the size of problems, and asking for help to 'unlock' the gates of Calm Castle.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on self-regulation, respectful listening, and turn-taking in the classroom, inspired by the children's book 'My Mouth Is a Volcano'.
An interactive introduction to empathy, kindness, and emotional awareness for Kindergarteners. Students learn about bucket filling through cooperative discussion, a hands-on bucket craft, a sorting worksheet, and a themed coloring page.
Day 5 of Connection Crew. An outdoor tag game focusing on encouragement and speed, where students must use classmate names and handshakes/high-fives to "unfreeze" them.
Day 4 of Connection Crew. An indoor sensory and memory game where students work together to identify which classmate is hidden in the "tent," reinforcing observation and recall.
Day 3 of Connection Crew. An outdoor, highly active running circle game that combines physical exercise, name-learning, and warm welcomes under the sky.
Day 2 of Connection Crew. An indoor speed-focus name game that builds reflexes, eye contact, and collective teamwork as the class tries to beat their own "Reflex Wave" time-record.
Day 1 of Connection Crew. Students gather in a classroom circle for a rhythmic echo game where they learn classmate names, share custom movements, and practice active listening in a 30-minute indoor session.
An action-packed obstacle course lesson where students complete physical challenges and social-emotional quests to graduate from their counseling group.
A heartwarming Kindergarten social-emotional learning lesson focused on the power of compliments and encouragement. Students learn to lift each other up through an active popcorn game, a collaborative balloon mural, and reflective sharing.
A social-emotional learning lesson for Kindergarten focused on identifying 'bumpy' physical sensations and practicing simple self-regulation techniques like deep belly breathing and using calming tools.
A playful, 30-minute lesson for Kindergarteners introducing positive self-talk and affirmations. Through a mindful warm-up, a slides-based discussion, a mirror craft, and a jar-filling worksheet, students learn to transform negative thoughts into happy, empowering self-talk.
A Kindergarten social-emotional learning lesson designed to help students identify, validate, and name basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, surprised) through interactive play, a story discussion, and a supportive closing circle.
A 30-minute Kindergarten lesson designed to introduce the concept of self-esteem, celebrate individual uniqueness, and help students identify their own special strengths.
A collection of visual support tools and plans designed to help students self-regulate, manage big emotions, and transition back to learning.
A comprehensive toolkit designed for kindergarteners experiencing big emotions. It includes a printable Calm Down Kit for a classroom peace corner, an interactive read-aloud social story about body signals, and a practical parent-teacher co-regulation guide with communication logs.
A Kindergarten-level lesson designed to help young students manage big emotions by teaching them the 'Size of the Problem' (Glitches vs. Emergencies), physical calming strategies, and basic emotional self-advocacy using I-statements.
A 30-minute kindergarten lesson on building friendship skills, exploring kind behaviors, and identifying characteristics of a good friend through interactive sorting and discussion.
A collection of leveled scavenger hunt worksheets and interactive interview templates for elementary students (K-2, 3-4, and 5-6) to use during a school college fair.
A comprehensive guidance lesson based on the book 'Mrs. Joyce Gives the Best High Fives,' designed to teach students the role of the school counselor and how to seek support. Aligning with ASCA and Texas counseling standards, this lesson helps students identify their school counselor as a trusted adult and understand the various ways they can access help.
A comprehensive elementary school counseling lesson based on Linzie Hunter's 'What if Pig'. Students explore managing 'What-If' worries and building supportive peer relationships.
An introductory lesson for K-5 students on how slow stretches, yoga poses, and intentional movement help regulate emotions and tune up their inner engine.
A foundational lesson introducing elementary students to the science and practice of deep breathing and mindful movement as powerful self-regulation tools.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on helping early childhood and special education students make positive choices and resolve peer conflicts using visual supports, traceable words, and coloring activities.
Students identify physical sensations associated with dysregulation using a body scan and create a Body Thermometer visual.
A warm, celebratory parent support group session focused on reflecting on school year successes, planning screen-free summer adventures, and setting growth goals.